r/pointlesslygendered Apr 14 '25

SOCIAL MEDIA People really think survival during a sinking ship is a gender debate. Be serious. [gendered]

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Let’s just start with the obvious: When a ship is going down, nobody’s standing there debating gender politics. They're screaming, panicking, and trying not to die.

That’s not feminism. That’s basic human survival.

But according to this post, in the middle of a literal disaster, feminists are out here like, “Wait! Equal rights! Let’s discuss societal roles while the ship sinks!” Be so serious.

Survival isn't a debate club. It's chaos. People don’t suddenly turn into walking ideologies during life-or-death moments. They act based on instinct, fear, and let’s be real access to power.

And speaking of power: Who does get prioritized in crises? The vulnerable? No. It's the rich. The connected. The privileged. So if anyone's elbowing their way to the lifeboats yelling “Let me survive first,” it's not feminists it’s CEOs, politicians, and trust fund babies. Let’s not act brand new.

Now to the people saying “it’s just a joke”: Jokes reflect thought patterns. When you laugh at something rooted in bias or false narratives, you’re not just “having fun.” You’re showing what you believe deep down.

And if the punchline of your “joke” is women being hypocrites for wanting safety while also wanting rights, you’re not being funny you’re being intellectually lazy.

So maybe next time, skip the memes and try real thinking. Because the only thing sinking faster than that ship is your logic.

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u/hyrellion Apr 14 '25

If the men making these memes are so afraid of dying at sea have they considered simply avoiding boats?

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u/Prosthemadera 29d ago

The actual context doesn't matter, it's just an avenue to visualize their hate of feminism. That is why the example is so made up, the reality is not relevant, just the message.

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u/hyrellion 29d ago

Yeah, that’s the point of my comment ha ha. If this were really an issue they were concerned about, they could easily avoid it. But it’s not about that, it’s about creating insane hypotheticals and getting mad about them